When did the oil line fail on my Lexus RX350?
I purchased a used Lexus RX350 that was pristine…all service done and garage kept. This was January 2016. In February 2016 the engine oil cooling hose exploded and blew up my motor. In August 2014 the previous owner had this hose leaking as described in Warranty Enhancement ZLC.
What causes an oil leak in a Lexus?
The oil cooler line developed a pin hole leak in it in which in a matter of minutes the car was completely out of oil in which the engine started making grinding noises until I stopped the car. This happened on my 2008 Lexus and looking into the issue, Lexus changed the design of the part in 2011 after concerns of failure of this part.
Is there a recall on the Lexus RX 350?
T.S.B. pol-14-02 (NHTSA number 10056509) was issued in July 2014 to fix this dangerous defect that puts drivers at risk, when a recall may have been warranted. We were never notified by Lexus or the dealer that this was a potential issue. Thousands of Toyota and Lexus owners may have faced or will face a similar risk in the near future.
Is there a recall on the rubber hose oil line?
For some reason from 2007 to 2011 this part was not recalled and still has the rubber hose oil line on it. It costed me several hundred dollars to replace this part and could of destroyed my engine as well or at least limited the engine life since it was without oil for a couple miles.
Can a Lexus RX350 burst an oil line?
An VVT-i oil line on the Lexus RX350 is known to burst. This is a very large leak which covers the ground, engine, and undercarriage. If the oil line ruptures while driving, the low engine oil message and engine oil pressure warnings will illuminate.
What are the most common complaints about the Lexus RX 350?
Lexus RX 350: The Most Common Complaints You Should Know About 1 Dashboard cracking at 69,000 miles. Beware of the cracking dashboard with 2007 and 2008 RX 350 models. 2 Power steering rack leaks at 95,000 miles. 3 Water pump failures at 51,000 miles. 4 Probability of major repairs for the Lexus RX 350.
Are there water pumps on the Lexus RX 350?
But for the handful of Lexus RX 350 owners who did experience water pump failures, they were inconvenient, to say the least. Water pumps, especially with used vehicles at higher mileage, might seem like a typical maintenance investment. However, for the 2007 RX 350, leaks were appearing sooner than anticipated and at around 51,000 miles on average.
Can a Lexus engine be repaired with an oil leak?
With a rupture of this magnitude no oil to the engine, the engine will be irreparably damaged, you cannot just replace a part as indicated by my research. With such a massive oil leak without a warning lite, the damage can be done immediately with such a severe loss of oil so suddenly.
Is the rubber oil line on a Lexus recalled?
In Canada the rubber oil line was recalled. In the Excited States of America, Lexus has yet to step up to the plate on this. In my experience, the oil line does not “seep” very much. Any breach opens up immediately because of the high pressure.
Can you run 80psi oil in rubber hose?
Running 80psi (or more) oil in a rubber hose is a time bomb, a guaranteed failure ahead. It was interesting to see that the replacement part is now hard metal pipes, but I believe that the change was not made until the 2012 models. So, at least 2007 to 2011 engines have this fault, and perhaps earlier.
What is the VIN number on a Lexus RX350?
That is the number I need. Lexus says it is 15707-31030, but that has rubber in the middle. I wonder if they are just trying to get rid of all of them. Toyota has a 15772-31030 but the fitment specs say it won’t fit.
In Canada the rubber oil line was recalled. In the Excited States of America, Lexus has yet to step up to the plate on this. In my experience, the oil line does not “seep” very much. Any breach opens up immediately because of the high pressure.
Running 80psi (or more) oil in a rubber hose is a time bomb, a guaranteed failure ahead. It was interesting to see that the replacement part is now hard metal pipes, but I believe that the change was not made until the 2012 models. So, at least 2007 to 2011 engines have this fault, and perhaps earlier.
What happens if your oil line ruptures while driving?
If the oil line ruptures while driving, the low engine oil message and engine oil pressure warnings will illuminate. Continued use after these warnings will result in complete engine failure due to oil starvation.